Be A Raider
Join Our Team
Discover a supportive, year-round swim team where athletes of all ages build skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships.
Ready to dive in? The Rutherford County Swim Team (RCST) is open to swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Whether your child is just starting their competitive swim journey or looking to refine their skills at an elite level, we have a place for them.
Why Join RCST?
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USA Swimming Affiliated – Swimmers benefit from nationally recognized coaching, sanctioned meets, and Safe Sport protections.
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Year-Round Training – With both short course (25-yard/meter) and long course (50-meter Olympic-style) seasons, athletes develop skills across all formats.
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Family-Oriented Program – As a parent-run non-profit, we welcome the whole family into the RCST community.
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Focus on Growth – Our goal is to build confident, resilient, and healthy young adults, not just fast swimmers.
Who Can Join?
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Swimmers who can comfortably complete at least one length of the pool.
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Youth athletes interested in improving technique, fitness, and confidence.
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Families looking for a supportive, safe, and structured team environment.
Let's Get Started!
Prospective swimmers are welcome to attend a trial practice to experience our team firsthand.
Raider Training Groups
At RCST, swimmers are placed into training groups that match their skill level, experience, and goals. Each group builds on the foundations of the previous, ensuring every athlete has the right balance of challenge and support.
White Group
For newer swimmers learning the fundamentals of competitive swimming. Focus is on technique, basic endurance, and building confidence in the water.
This group has two practice opportunities per week.
Silver Group
Designed for developing swimmers who are ready to refine their strokes, improve race skills, and increase endurance in preparation for more competitive meets.
This group has three to four practice opportunities per week.
Red Group
For experienced swimmers seeking to bridge to higher levels of training and competition. Emphasis is on technique, conditioning, and preparing for higher-level meets.
This group has four practice opportunities per week.
Black Group
For experienced swimmers seeking to advance to higher levels of training and competition. Emphasis is on advanced technique, conditioning, and preparing for championship-level meets.
This group has five practice opportunities per week, including dryland practices.
Each swimmer is evaluated and placed in the group that best fits their current ability, with opportunities to progress as they grow and improve
Invest in Your Swimmer
RCST offers affordable membership fees compared to many year-round programs, thanks to the support of our volunteers and sponsors. Detailed information on our fee schedule can be found at the link below.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to pursue their swimming goals, regardless of financial circumstances. RCST is committed to helping families connect with available resources and support, ensuring that no swimmer is left behind.
Our Core Values
We emphasize three core values:
Character – building resilience and integrity through daily training and competition.
Confidence – helping swimmers believe in themselves both in and out of the pool.
Physical Health – fostering lifelong wellness through discipline, movement, and balance.
Our greatest victories are not just the medals earned but the healthy, vibrant, and resilient young adults our swimmers become.